Company Summary:

Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K–12.  Since 2001, the company’s Connections Academy has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools. In the 2015-16 school year, Connections Academy supports 30 virtual public schools in 26 states – serving more than 60,000 students. Connections Education delivers blended (online and on-site) learning in select states via Nexus Academy schools, while students worldwide seeking a private online school can attend International Connections Academy. TheConnections Learning by Pearson division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning by Pearson delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K–12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and private and public online schools. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a 2015 “Top Workplace” by the Baltimore Sun for third consecutive year. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson. 

Position Summary:

Working from either the Ripon or Capistrano office, with potential work from home options, the Assistant Director of Student Services will manage educational needs for our students with disabilities while working collaboratively with our partner school districts. The Assistant Director of Student Services will report to the Director of Student Services and will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all California and federal regulations as it pertains to ELL, 504 and Special Education.

The Assistant Director of Student Services will work collaboratively with the Director of Student Services to make certain that the school is providing appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs.  Duties will include management and participation in pre-referral and IEP committee processes, maintenance of student data, communication with parents, collaboration with resident school districts throughout the state, and the following:

Responsibilities:

¨       Maintain documentation within Connexus as well as SEIS capturing and organizing special education timelines and data;

¨       Collaborate with resident school districts to schedule and participate in IEP committee during open enrollment periods to determine if virtual education would be appropriate program to meet student’s needs;

¨       Communicate and consult with teachers and learning coaches regarding the instructional program for students with disabilities, and students with other special needs such as students with 504 plans

¨       Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP or 504 plan mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events;

¨       Collaborate with corporate staff in Baltimore and members of the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs;

¨       Coordinate and contract with related service providers for students who are in need of them;

¨       Perform duties as LEA, including collaborating with the Tulare SELPA  in regards to special education compliance in the virtual program;

¨       Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions, ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and that students are learning in the Least Restrictive Environment;

¨       Develop a working knowledge of Connections Academy’s curriculum options, and how they can be adapted and implemented to meet specific student needs.  Introduce new ways of supporting special needs students in a virtual environment;

¨       Plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service activities; and

¨       Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Principal or corporate Director of Special Education.

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